They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us
by Hanif Abdurraqib
Taste attributes: documentarymusic/danceslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticlinearemotive & stirringsocial commentaryhuman spirit/resilience/survival
Boxlist takeRealistic and emotional: an inventive non-fiction book, heavy rather than light. Best if you like stories that hit hard.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: very fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: very stirringHow we score
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4.0 / 5
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About This Book
"In an age of confusion, fear, and loss, Hanif Abdurraqib's is a voice that matters. Whether he's attending a Bruce Springsteen concert the day after visiting Michael Brown's grave, or discussing public displays of affection at a Carly Rae Jepsen show, he writes with a poignancy and magnetism that resonates profoundly.
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- Author
- Hanif Abdurraqib
- Published
- 2017
- Pages
- 236
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- Open Library
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